The wait is over… Announcing the winners of the ICA Teacher Awards 2025

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for – it’s time to reveal the winners of this year’s ICA Teacher Awards! With applications received from outstanding educators and schools from all over the world, it’s been a joy to analyse the impact of our ICA community and learn how they continue to champion the future of education.

This year’s winners are dedicated trailblazers driving forward our ICA vision of inclusive, inspiring education. From an incredible early years teacher to an outstanding education leader, we’re proud to call all of our winners members of the ICA community.

Your 2025 winners are:

• Best Newcomer of the Year: Deepti Sharma from Nehru World School
• Community Engagement Award: Parmeet Kaur Jindal from Nehru World School
• IEYC Teacher of the Year: Swaranjali Masih from Healthy Planet TGA School
• IPC Teacher of the Year: Anastasia O’Hare from Shanghai United International School
• IMYC Teacher of the Year: Jay-R Evangelista from Hope International Academy Okinawa
• Leader of the Year: Jolinda Groothedde from Holland International School
• Team of the Year: Sekolah Cita Buana
• People’s Choice Award: Arlene A. Toquero from Seri Mulia Sarjana School

Thank you and congratulations to every educator and school that was shortlisted. You are all making vital contributions to the education evolution.

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International Curriculum Association

The International Curriculum Association (ICA) brings together the three age ranges of the International Curriculum: the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for learners aged 2-5+ years old; the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for learners aged 5-11 years old; and the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) for learners aged 11-14 years old, with Professional Development for teachers and leaders and a two-stage Recognition and Accreditation process for schools, to ensure that with teachers, leaders and schools, we are improving learning, together.